Agriculture confirms African horse sickness case in Cederberg, imposes movement restrictions

The Department of Agriculture wishes to inform equine owners and other stakeholders that a case of African Horse Sickness (AHS) has been confirmed in a single animal on a property in the Cederberg Local Municipality.

The property is located within South Africa's established African Horse Sickness

Communications and Digital Technologies reaffirms commitment to a safer digital environment

DCDT and its entity, the FPB, reaffirm commitment to a safer digital environment as cybersecurity awareness month concludes

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month draws to a close, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), together with its entity, the Film and Publication Board (FPB), calls on all South Africans to make

Basic Education reports steady progress on 2026 matric examinations

Department of Basic Education reports steady progress as 2026 matric examinations reach halfway mark

The Department of Basic Education is encouraged by the steady progress recorded in the administration of the 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, as the Class of 2026 reaches an important milestone in the examination calendar.

With examinations approaching the halfway mark, the Department is pleased that

Minister Ronald Lamola appoints new Spokesperson

The statement was done on 30 October 2026

The Ministry hereby announces that Ms Phindile Kunene has assumed the role of Spokesperson to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation.

Mr Chrispin Phiri has been assigned to a special project abroad.

Minister Lamola congratulates Ms Kunene on her new role and wishes her success in carrying out her responsibilities.

The Minister thanks Mr Phiri for his dedication and service as Spokesperson.

Minister Willie Aucamp condemns attack on cattle farmer

The Minister of Agriculture, Willie Aucamp, has strongly condemned the attack on cattle farmer Donovan Marx (50), who remains in hospital after being brutally attacked and tortured on his farm between Potchefstroom and Ventersdorp on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.

“I extend my heartfelt prayers and strength to Donovan, his family and the entire

Acting Minister Firoz Cachalia seeks Cabinet concurrence for appointment of Lt General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as National Head of the DPCI

The Acting Minister of Police, Mr Firoz Cachalia, has, pursuant to the powers vested in him in terms of the South African Police Service Act 68 of 1995, initiated the process to appoint a National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly known as the Hawks.

In accordance with Section 17CA(1)–(3) of the Act, the appointment of the

Deputy Minister Narend Singh pays tribute to the late Dr Desmond D’Sa

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Dr Desmond D’Sa, founder of the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA), his son, Rodney D’Sa, and his sister-in-law in a car accident that occurred earlier today.

"We wish to express our deepest condolences to the D’Sa family, friends,